Taking Up Your Cross: The Cost and Joy of Following Jesus

What does it really mean to follow Jesus?Jesus did not present discipleship as a life of convenience. He called His followers to deny themselves, take up their cross, and follow Him.Taking Up Your Cross explores this challenging teaching of Jesus and examines what it means to surrender our own desires, priorities, and ambitions in order to follow Christ faithfully.Through Scripture and thoughtful Christian reflection, this book explores the cost of discipleship while also revealing the joy, purpose, freedom, and eternal hope found in following Jesus.Discover: - What Jesus meant by taking up your cross- What self denial means in the life of a believer- Why following Jesus requires genuine surrender- The difference between believing in Jesus and following Him- How discipleship affects our priorities and decisions- Why obedience can require sacrifice- How to remain faithful when following Christ becomes difficult- The relationship between surrender and spiritual growth- The joy that can be found in wholehearted discipleship- Why the cost of following Jesus is ultimately worth itJesus did not hide the cost of discipleship.He invited people to follow Him wholeheartedly.To deny themselves.To take up their cross.To follow Him.The path of discipleship may require sacrifice, but it is also a path of purpose, transformation, fellowship with Christ, and eternal hope.